NEW VW TAYRON - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

[@BollocksToThat]

Glad to see it has engines, I'm happy. Sick of seeing electric cars everywhere

[@volkswizard]

EXACTLY!!

[@Parkyste]

Does anyone know why you can’t get the Tiguan in Diesel With 4 motion?

[@rogerarnold7262]

@@ParkysteI’ve asked myself the same question. I’ve had two wheel drive Tiguans and wasn’t impressed and also tow so I don’t think I’ll be having another Tiguan

[@rentrentrentlettings4178]

Tiguan, Tayron, Toureg, Tiguan Allspace.... If you werent previously confused 🤣🤣🙈. Nice to see a new car with an engine (even a diesel!) and thanks for the detail. Hate those squared off wheel 'arches' though 😢

[@volkswizard]

@@rentrentrentlettings4178 yeah, definitely too much Toyota influence creeping in

[@JohnGuidetti751]

Tayron is the new name for the Tiguan All space.

[@DavidSilva-k6w]

... Well, I remember that the original Tiguan had them (2007?)

[@lfcjay]

Don’t forget the t roc! 😂

[@rentrentrentlettings4178]

@@lfcjay 🙈🤣🤣

[@markpearson1903]

Hi Andrew, great video. Point 7 in the video talks about the front and back illuminated VW logo being available on the Tayron in Europe. Can you point me to where you found this out as the specs on the VW UK website suggest only the front logo is illuminated. I can find no reference to the rear logo. I might just be missing something, but i'd appreciate you sharing where you found this out because i'm wondering if the rear illuminated logo is only for mainland Europe and not the UK. Thanks.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Mark. I've looked at the UK configurator and can't see a mention as you say but on the VW UK media site there is a press release issued by VW Germany which states front and rear illuminated badges. It would be unusual if there was differentiation between Europe and UK spec -we do get differences but generally they are to do with options not standard bits. I am sure I've seen illuminated rear badges on ID models here in the UK so there is no legislative reason why it wouldn't come with UK Tayrons. www.vwpress.co.uk/press-kits/1076

[@markpearson1903]

​​@@volkswizard​@volkswizard Hi Andrew, Thanks for the link. Reading through it, somethings else popped out at me. The write up mentions Travel Assist, which also does not appear on the UK Web site spec, it seems to have been replaced with Traffic Jam Assist as part of the driver assistance package. It's all a bit confusing, especially when considering placing an order for one. Do you know anyone within VW that you could reach out to for clarification on these issues?

[@markpearson1903]

I've done a bit more playing around with the build configuration tool on the VW UK website. It appears the lower trim levels do get front and rear illuminated badges. However, the moment you upgrade to one of the headlight options, you lose the rear illuminated badge, which means the two top trim levels can never have the lit rear badge because they come standard with upgraded headlights. It's very odd.

[@1crannog]

Why are there no manual gearboxes?

[@volkswizard]

@@1crannog no demand and higher emissions

[@1crannog]

@@volkswizard I have to demand a manual?

[@johnyacoub69]

@@1crannogI don’t know why you’d “demand” a manual suv, but it ain’t happening.

[@1crannog]

@@johnyacoub69 I have kids learning to drive. Here in the UK if you pass on a slushbox you have to take your test again is you want a manual licence.

[@jenny80myles]

Would love to see your driving review. Are they available at the main dealers yet?

[@volkswizard]

@@jenny80myles thanks Jenny. I think sadly driving reviews are unlikely due to lack of interest in this video. Not at dealers yet AFAIK, international media launch is end of Feb so should be around then 👍🏻

[@rasherbasher8203]

Wish the uk would get the jetta gli. I would definitely go for that.

[@SebsTech1]

I would be all over that, I think it’s the last in the lineup with a manual.

[@danielrussell446]

Hi Andrew a great video as ever and I like it because it’s a Volkswagen and it’s a good sized family car and it has some good features but another SUV and every make seem to have a massive choice of SUV and not other cars how society has changed really hope you and Kate are keeping well Daniel

[@Tapot_goo]

Any Skoda vids or new manual tdi reviews (golf match hatchback/life estate) in the pipeline

[@volkswizard]

Afraid not. If there was demand I’d make it but people just want drag race and repairing smashed cars videos 💁

[@briankeenan6553]

That’s a funny looking suv Andrew 😳🙏

[@billx4266]

Like the others are saying, yet another stupid suv... I really hate those driving sea containers

[@volkswizard]

@billx4266 if it keeps VW alive and allows them to keep making hot hatches I’m ok with it. Cayenne is far worse but then look at what amazing sports cars Porsche has also made since 2004?

[@JohnGuidetti751]

@@volkswizardDisagree, the Cayenne is actually a very nice dynamic yet luxury car this isn’t anything.

[@webnplay]

Sorry, ordered it in Cipressino green with black wheels. The purple is just not my taste. Also that is not at all the same colour as the porsche ;)

[@volkswizard]

That’s a nice colour too 👍🏻

[@therealquaid1694]

Horrendous

[@mooferoo]

Yet another SUV. *sigh*

[@volkswizard]

Well its what people want as represented by the sales figures and Golf getting mugged in both directions by T Roc and Tiguan

[@Insertnamehere3000]

Such a shame suv are slower and less fun to drive and not actually much more practical at all. Such a shame.

[@wainerollins2587]

​@@volkswizard It's bizarre that the SUV has become so popular, to the detriment of more interesting body styles. I'd love to know the thoughts of the suits at Jeep, for example, who were selling affordable SUVs long before they became so popular. The irony is now the SUV is king, to such a degree that manufacturers like VW invent another SUV every time they add a seat, yet you rarely see Jeeps these days.

[@derekallan6231]

The only problem from my point of view every model now qualifies for luxury car tax in UK surely companies realise this will put of a lot customers how about making a family car about 30000 to35000

[@volkswizard]

Tayron range starts just below £40k (for the moment…) 👍🏻

[@derekallan6231]

@@volkswizard is that the one road cost including the first year tax without any extra road tax premium for next 5 years it makes a big difference if on a budget Dacia does a 7 seater for nearly half price and I'm a VW Audi fan and anything slightly sporty is so expensive now got a brand new A1 sline in August couldn't go for anything bigger VW or Audi price was too big a jump

[@kevinclarke9933]

Yep… another SUV…!

[@volkswizard]

I think they've created it because after a PCP people may not want the same car again and they can go to Tayron rather than another Tiguan - better than them going to rival brand for something different.

[@kevinclarke9933]

Just to add… it’s not particularly handsome is it?

[@kevinclarke9933]

I get the PCP argument and if it helps VW to keep producing Golf-like cars all the better. I just wish it was more unique in design.

[@davebridge5580]

@@kevinclarke9933 It's ugly

[@roryb6752]

Additional height of SUV is very beneficial for me due to a degenerative spine condition. Personally prefer the latest infotainment screen in the 8.5 for exactly the reasons you've repeatedly mentioned. I'm curious about a 15" one though and wonder what if any benefits/disbenefits it will have. Love to see you do a review of the Tayron though particularly one including DCC Pro for the reason you mention of hopefully trickling down the VW range

[@volkswizard]

@@roryb6752 thanks Rory, glad we concur on the new infotainment system 🙌

[@cliveprocter3698]

UK 2024 top ten best sellers, only VWs are Golf and Polo hatches. Not EVs so no bribes with salary sacrifice/1% BiK tax and just 5% tax on domestic recharging. Most bought/leased by people with their own money. VW ignore this demand for hatchbacks and release yet another SUV....

[@fatwalletboy2]

Hate those cuboid shaped arches.just horrible styling. Typical chinese styling.

[@kevinneary2283]

Looks like a old Mitsubishi 😂

[@volkswizard]

Can’t unsee that now 🙈

[@Tapot_goo]

Ello

[@volkswizard]

Ello back

[@enriquesanchez7132]

Hay que ser ridiculo diciendo que el morado es bonito. Lo que deberia es tener el gris tubería que tsnto esta de moda. Y por supuesto un rojo como el de mazda. Pero ahora este hombre diciendo que el morado 😂😂

[@volkswizard]

Tubo gris, que emocionante 🥱

[@siblej1]

Ugly car

[@StephenStyring]

Volkswagen over priced rubbish there ev are particular poor

[@danielrussell446]

How come you write this on a largely Volkswagen page then